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City Council Regular Meeting
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City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
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Mayor Tunheim called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Orono City Council members present: Mayor Bob Tunheim,City Council Members Alisa Benson, Steve
Persian,Jacqueline Ricks,and Jon Schwingler.Members absent:None.
Staff present were City Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards,Finance Director Maggie Jin,and a
substitute City Attorney from the firm of Campbell Knutson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes
2. Claims/Bills
3. Upcoming Work Session and Council Training Agenda
4. Non-Waiver of Tort Limits—Resolution 7625
5. Gillespie Center Services Agreement
6. Health Insurance Plan Approval
7. Solicitor License
8. Hire Building Maintenance/Custodian
9. Hire Police Cadets
10. Software solution with LOGIS—Resolution 7626
11. Police Department Body Worn Camera Audit
12. Repair Lift Station Pumps and Control Panels
13. Kenobi Pond Rehabilitation Award
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda
14. Carman Bay Lake Improvement District Levy—Resolution 7628
15. Stubbs Bay Lake Improvement District Levy—Resolution 7629
16. Donation from Mary Safar—Resolution 7630
Benson moved,Persian seconded,to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda with Item 13
removed and the addition of a discussion item on the Metropolitan Council Sewer Project.VOTE:
Ayes 5,Nays 0.
PRESENTATIONS
17. 40 Years of Service Recognition—Resolution 7621
CJ Gonsior was recognized for 40 years of service to the Orono Police Department as a Police Reserve
Officer.
Schwingler moved,Ricks seconded,to adopt Resolution 7621 recognizing CJ Gonsior for his 40
years of volunteer service to the Orono Police Department.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Samantha Capen Muldoon, 1801 West Farm Road;Amy and Matt Herman, 3825 Cherry Ave.; and
George Klein,235 Crestview Ave.,provided comments.
13. Kenobi Pond Rehabilitation Award
Benson had some questions about this proposed project and the sustainability of the seed mix and
plantings that will be used in the restoration.
Benson moved,Ricks seconded,to approve the Kenobi Pond Rehabilitation contract award to
Sunram Construction for$72,900.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
DISCUSSION ITEM
17.5 Metropolitan Council Sewer Project for Orono Interceptor Improvements
Benson noted she had attended a meeting on this project,which will affect Orono residents. She discussed
the need for communication with the public,as well as sustainability and mitigation factors,where the
City has the opportunity for input.
FINANCE REPORT
18. Third Quarter Financial Update
Finance Director Jim presented the Third Quarter Financial Update,including unaudited figures for year-
to-date revenue and expenses.
The Council discussed the report and asked questions.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER REPORT
None
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
Mayor and Council provided reports.
ADJOURNMENT
Ricks moved,Schwingler seconded,to adjourn the meeting at 6:54 p.m.to Monday,October 27,
2025,at 6:00 p.m.VOTE:Ayes 5,Nays 0.
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ATTEST:
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Minutes approved by Orono City Council October 27, 2025. Meeting videos and transcripts
available at oronomn.gov.
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